Tag: Off-Duty Life: Page 13

Women in Law Enforcement

Police Product Test: BlackHawk Women's Performance Polo

I have to give kudos to BlackHawk for creating its Women's Performance Polo Shirt as part of a line of clothing for women that's great for both on and off duty and meets the needs of the tactically minded woman.

June 6, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Mo. County Sets Off-Duty Alcohol Policy

St. Louis County (Mo.) Police officers must have a blood-alcohol level of 0.04 or less when driving a take-home patrol car under a new policy set by the county.

May 1, 2012

Careers

Relocating To a New City for a Police Career

More and more, recruits are taking on the challenges of being a new officer as well as a new resident. Being the FNG (fabulous new guy) and knowing nothing about the area can be challenging, exciting, and downright stressful. External supports are necessary elements for survival.

December 13, 2011

Careers

Recruit Life As a Single Parent

This blog often focuses on tactics, off-duty survival, surviving the FTO program, or making it though the academy. However, what can often get overlooked is making it through those first few years as a parent. A single-parent recruit has been given the most difficult assignment of all.

December 6, 2011

Patrol

Oakland Cop Discusses Occupy Role

Oakland Police Officer Fred Shavies responds to claims that he infiltrated the Occupy movement by participating in protests.

November 13, 2011

Vehicles

Ford Explorer Video Features Denver Cop

Ford Motor Company will feature a Denver Police officer in a short film promoting the Ford Explorer, called "Go Do Adventure: Men Vs. Mountains."

October 23, 2011

Training

The Hole

Over the years I have had so many "if only" moments; most of them have been about debt and its related stresses. When I was developing officer safety programs at the academy, I was stunned to find the number one cause of divorce among law enforcement officers was not dispatchers, but financial stress.

May 3, 2011

Training

Know Your Recruit

If you find yourself in the role of Field Training Officer (FTO) or occasional trainer, please make an effort to understand the background of your recruits. For the one-on-one trainer, try to grasp the knowledge, skills, and abilities of your trainee. If both of you do this, you'll save yourself wasted time, aggravation, ruffled student, egos and probably maximize valuable training time.

April 25, 2011

Careers

Are the Elements of Your Life In Balance?

I'd compare your life foundation to a table with four legs holding it steady. What are the four legs? Family, faith, friends and vocation. Let's explore them to help you achieve balance.

April 18, 2011

Careers

Financial Planning: Think Twice Before You Spend

Watching younger officers entering long-term financial obligations such as homes, credit or vehicles worries me greatly. Research the stability of your job during the next two to three budget cycles before you ink any contracts.

April 3, 2011

Careers

The Bikini Car Wash Incident—A Chief's Perspective

Bottom line: Think about what you are doing? Give it a reality check and see how you can defend your actions or presence to your boss if something should occur. If you can't come up with at least three good reasons, stay home.

September 26, 2010

Careers

Avoid Being Identified As A Cop

Telling a story about your most recent call, as others listen within ear shot, gives two ideas. Either you are a young cop or a 'mall ninja' who has overdosed on police shows.

August 29, 2010